GI Technical Specialist - ART Endoscopy - (High Level Disinfection) – Scope Reprocessing

Job Description Summary

The High-Level Disinfection (HLD) Technician reports to the Manager of Endoscopy. Under general supervision of the department manager, assistant nurse manager or charge nurse, the HLD Technician performs High Level Disinfection (HLD) to process all endoscopy for the entire organization of MUSC Charleston. The HLD tech supports endoscope reprocessing for ART, Main, North Tower, and SJCH, working out of multiple HLD spaces. Responsibilities include performing instrument inspection, decontamination and disinfection of endoscopes and instruments in compliance with medical center policies and procedures, state, local and federal requirements. HLD tech is knowledgeable of the different types of scopes used in all areas of MUSC Charleston that use endoscopes. HLD tech stores scopes correctly. HLD tech is responsible for reprocessing of equipment requiring HLD in accordance with the IFUS guidelines set forth by the hospitals and endoscopy governing bodies. Performs all duties required to maintain the high standard of disinfection of all endoscopy equipment and supplies. The position requires the employee to monitor and perform quality testing as it pertains to HLD. Technician also sends damaged scopes out for repair and maintains documentation logs for damaged scopes inventory. Technician packages instruments for SPD, retrieves endoscopy instruments daily from SPD and inspects for any damaged. Reports all damaged scopes and accessories when not working properly.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000432 CHS - Endoscopy (ART)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-22

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Entity/Organization:  MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)

Hours per week: 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday 9 am-5:30 pm. Rotating holidays.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly

Job Summary/Purpose: The High-Level Disinfection (HLD) Technician reports to the Manager of Endoscopy. Under general supervision of the department manager, assistant nurse manager or charge nurse, the HLD Technician performs High Level Disinfection (HLD) to process all endoscopy for the entire organization of MUSC Charleston. The HLD tech supports endoscope reprocessing for ART, Main, North Tower, and SJCH, working out of multiple HLD spaces. Responsibilities include performing instrument inspection, decontamination and disinfection of endoscopes and instruments in compliance with medical center policies and procedures, state, local and federal requirements. HLD tech is knowledgeable of the different types of scopes used in all areas of MUSC Charleston that use endoscopes. HLD tech stores scopes correctly. HLD tech is responsible for reprocessing of equipment requiring HLD in accordance with the IFUS guidelines set forth by the hospitals and endoscopy governing bodies. Performs all duties required to maintain the high standard of disinfection of all endoscopy equipment and supplies. The position requires the employee to monitor and perform quality testing as it pertains to HLD. Technician also sends damaged scopes out for repair and maintains documentation logs for damaged scopes inventory. Technician packages instruments for SPD, retrieves endoscopy instruments daily from SPD and inspects for any damaged. Reports all damaged scopes and accessories when not working properly.

Minimum Training and Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous sterile processing or high-level disinfection experience preferred.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain Current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Abi